Who should I start in Week 5, Jameis Winston or Kirk Cousins?

Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Jameis Winston at QB24 (range #15–#29) and Kirk Cousins at QB21 (range #11–#27). Projections: 13.8 vs 14.5 PPR points.

Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameis Winston or Kirk Cousins?

Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB32 (range #30–#33) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.

Should I trade Jameis Winston for Kirk Cousins?

On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jameis Winston is ranked #302 overall and Kirk Cousins #155, so Kirk Cousins carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.

Jameis Winston or Kirk Cousins?

Who to start in Week 5, who is better for the rest of the season, and who carries more trade value — from the FantasyPros expert consensus and the LeagueLogs Market Index.

Week 5 · 2026 season · Consensus updated October 12 at 12:11 AM EDT

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The lean

This week: Kirk Cousins
Rest of season: Kirk Cousins — 7 of 8 experts
Trade value: Kirk Cousins

All three measures favor the same player. Your scoring, lineup and matchup still matter.

	Jameis Winston	Kirk Cousins
Rest of season 1 of 8 experts rank Jameis Winston ahead · 7 rank Kirk Cousins ahead	QB32#30–#33	QB24#18–#28edge
Week 5	QB24#15–#29	QB21#11–#27edge
Week 5 projection (PPR)	13.8	14.5
Market Index value (redraft PPR)	3 #302 overall	6 #155 overalledge
Last 30 days (Market Index)	+174 ranks · +106 val	+166 ranks · +289 val
Rostered	7%	45%
Bye	8	13
Status	No injury designation	No injury designation

Expert consensus and ownership data via FantasyPros · Market Index values by LeagueLogs

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Who should I start in Week 5, Jameis Winston or Kirk Cousins?: Kirk Cousins. This week's consensus has Jameis Winston at QB24 (range #15–#29) and Kirk Cousins at QB21 (range #11–#27). Projections: 13.8 vs 14.5 PPR points.
Who is better for the rest of the season, Jameis Winston or Kirk Cousins?: Kirk Cousins. Rest-of-season consensus: Jameis Winston QB32 (range #30–#33) vs Kirk Cousins QB24 (range #18–#28). 7 of 8 FantasyPros experts who rank both have Kirk Cousins ahead for the rest of the season.
Should I trade Jameis Winston for Kirk Cousins?: On the LeagueLogs Market Index (redraft PPR) Jameis Winston is ranked #302 overall and Kirk Cousins #155, so Kirk Cousins carries more trade value and a one-for-one favors the side receiving him. Run the exact deal through the free AI Trade Analyzer for a verdict on your league's scoring.